Electrophysiology Lab Tech

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks an Electrophysiology Lab Tech to assist physicians in diagnostic, interventional, and therapeutic EP procedures. The role emphasizes aseptic technique, patient monitoring, equipment setup, and coordination with anesthesia, nurses and staff to deliver safe, efficient care.

Responsibilities include circulat ing during procedures, preparing the lab, and documenting data while maintaining safety and quality control in a high‑activity EP suite.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• Associate degree in Radiologic Technology or Cardiovascular/vascular tech
• Experience in Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology or Electrophysiology Lab
• ACLS and BLS certification within 120 days

Responsibilities

• Assist during electrophysiology procedures and monitor patients
• Prepare rooms, instruments and sterile field and manage supplies
• Circulate during procedures and aid physicians with catheters
• Operate and troubleshoot EP lab equipment and imaging systems
• Document hemodynamic and case progression data
• Ensure safety, asepsis, and patient advocacy

Skills

ECG placement

Cardioversion

Defibrillation

Pacing

Sterile technique

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Associates Degree Radiologic Technology

Associates Degree Cardiovascular Technology

Associates Degree Healthcare related field

Tools

Stereotaxis Setup

Fluoroscopy equipment

ECG monitoring systems

Job description

Position Title

Electrophysiology Lab Tech Days - Full Time Heart Center

Position Summary / Career Interest

Under the direction of the Electrophysiologist and the Nurse Manager, the Electrophysiology Technician I performs essential duties to assist the medical staff with the performance of diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic procedures within the Electrophysiology Lab setting. The Technician performs monitoring and observation of patients during invasive procedures; ensures that procedures are performed safely and efficiently; provides and ensures a sterile procedural area; assists during emergency interventions; responds to patient distress situations and assists with equipment, quality control, and inventory management. This job functions in a high activity level, fast paced environment to ensure optimal patient outcomes, participates in late team schedule, understands and follows all hospital and departmental policies and procedures and maintains accurate and complete documentation. The Technician serves as a patient advocate and works in conjunction with anesthesia, physicians, nurses and other medical staff to provide excellent patient care.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Assists in transporting patient to nursing units.
• Attends to patient needs during electrophysiology procedures by providing psychological and physical comfort measures while maintaining safety.
• ECG placement, troubleshooting on both EP med and Lifepack Pressure Transducer Electrical Cautery Flouroscopy: Philips, Seimends, GE ICE: Zonare and Sequoia Spectranetics Velocity
• Perform chest tube drainage system set up
• Performs Cardioversion, Defibrillation and Pacing
• Manifold Setup and Operation Stereotaxis Set Up, discuss safety, and ability to troubleshoot issues RF generator ATAKR, Stockard, IBI-1500O, Maestro 3000, and adapt to new technology as it evolves.
• Circulates during electrophysiology procedures.
• Participates in late team schedule.
• Prepares patient and equipment for electrophysiology procedures by maintaining asepsis, instrument count, specimen care, dressing application, preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting up pressure transducers and tubing.
• Prepares the electrophysiology lab procedure rooms by ensuring the adequate stock is available.
• Scrubs during procedure, provides appropriate instrumentation to cardiologist, and assists the physician in maneuvering catheters.
• Prepares instruments and supplies for sterilization, cleans and decontaminates instruments and equipment, assist in cleaning/preparing EP lab for next.
• Accurately obtains and documents hemodynamic, electrical, angiographic, case progression and supply data.
• Participate in life‑saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Safely and accurately operates a variety of complex equipment including but not limited to: electrical amplifiers, fluoroscopy equipment, hemodynamic monitoring, generators, and recording systems.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology OR Associates Degree Cardiovascular Technology or Vascular Technology OR
• Preferred Education and Experience
• Associates Degree Healthcare related field, plus previous experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology or Electrophysiology Lab.
• Graduate of a non-accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology and previous experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, or Electrophysiology Lab
• Bachelors Degree Healthcare related field, plus previous experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology or Electrophysiology Lab, Graduate of a non-accredited program in invasive cardiovascular technology and previous experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, or Electrophysiology Lab
• 1 or more years
• Previous experience in the following roles: ICU, Cardiac, Cardiovascular technologist, first responders/EMT, radiologic technologists, ultrasound technologist, or respiratory therapy, physiology, or other relevant medical experience.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 120 Days

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-45561

Important information for you to know as you apply

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About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.